2.0L LSJ Performance Tech 205hp Supercharged SS tuner version. 200 lb-ft of torque.

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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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What downpipe?

I have a CA header, and A Megan exhaust. What downpipe would be bes for this set up?

Lookn at a CTI 3" but wouldnt a 3" lose hp?

And what about zzp?

Suggestions?
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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your **** will be ultra raspy if you go catless. at least mine is with megan. even in the hottest weather. just a heads up.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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No way I am going catless. Forgot to add that. But thanks for the info.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobaltssdudee
No way I am going catless. Forgot to add that. But thanks for the info.
no problem. what are you gonna do with the stock cat?
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Keep it. Just in case I get any check engine lights.

Someone please give me some info about these things.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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I been asking around because I want a full exhaust system and I hear the ZZP has leaks but I'm not 100% sure =D....I was looking at Clear Image Automotive they have some nice stuff there check them out =D
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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I like my zzp d/p. Bolted straight up to ca header and stock axle back. Only their header/dp combos leak because of the 2 bolt flange from the header to downpipe.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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Wow, people actually talked. Thanks for the info.

I will look into clear image, if zzp leaks.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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I have the 3"zzp catless dp and it sounds fine with my ca v2 header and tsudo exhaust,no rasp at all.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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^ Some say it sounds bad, other say there isnt a big difference.

I want to keep the cat, becouse I need it where I live.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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Bump, would a 2.5 downpipe add hp?
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Exhaust is only as good as your most restricted area. So dp wouldnt matter if you have the 2.5" megan catback.
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